2025 Foundation Impact Report

West Virginia School of

Osteopathic Medicine

2025 IMPACT REPORT

Dear friends, This report is about you — your generosity, your belief in our mission and the lives you’ve touched. Every success you’ll read about on these pages started with your decision to give.

Because of you, 185 students graduated this year, prepared to bring healing, health and hope to communities everywhere.

You gave them the tools, opportunities and confidence to succeed.

Your support doesn’t just fund programs — it empowers students to lead, serve and dream big. Because of your gifts, the WVSOM Foundation was able to supplement student fundraising efforts, helping students stretch their dollars further and accomplish more than they ever could alone.

Here’s what your generosity made possible:

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support, students were able to host speakers, wellness events and meaningful service projects.

You fueled compassion. Your gifts allowed us to support the Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in hosting a free veterans dinner, bringing care and dignity to those who served.

You created opportunity. The Class of 2027 established the Hamza Syed Recognition Award and presented an award in honor of their classmate.

You fed students in need. $1,200 went directly to the student food pantry, easing the burden for students facing food insecurity.

You opened doors for global service. By matching student fundraising, the WVSOM Foundation helped DOCARE International send students on an international service trip, impacting lives far beyond our campus.

You gave students a voice. Your generosity enabled Student Osteopathic Medical Association members to represent WVSOM at D.O. Day on the Hill.

You inspired advocacy. Together we helped the Student Advocate Association launch a fund to help third- and fourth-year students on rotations — because you believe in their future.

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These stories show how your partnership with our students multiplies impact — turning individual efforts into collective achievements.

The ripple effect didn’t stop there. With the WVSOM Foundation’s match, the Class of 2027 completed community projects that brought hope to local families, supported children in sports and spread joy during the holidays. That’s just one example of a student group who accomplished community outreach!

Your impact extends to major milestones, too: meeting the Maier Foundation Challenge for scholarships, welcoming more President’s Circle members than ever before and creating new scholarship endowments. Together, donors like you raised more than $1.6 million — including $550,000 in planned gifts — to sustain WVSOM’s mission for years to come.

You are shaping the future of osteopathic medicine. You are lifting up students who will one day lift up entire communities. And you are proving that one act of generosity can create waves of good.

Thank you for making this possible, and for being the heart of everything we do. We can’t wait to show you what your impact looks like in the stories ahead.

With gratitude,

Donette Mizia Executive Director of Foundation Relations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

THE STORY OF THE WVSOM FOUNDATION

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SUCCESS STORIES

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NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

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WVSOM FOUNDATION PROGRAMS

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WVSOM FOUNDATION PROGRAMS

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GRANT FUNDING FISCAL AGENT

MISSION The WVSOM Foundation advances a culture of philanthropic giving to support WVSOM, its students, faculty, staff and alumni caring for medically underserved communities in West Virginia and beyond.

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ANNUAL FUND PARTNERS

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NETWORK OF SUPPORT

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE DONORS

VISION In partnership with WVSOM and the WVSOM Alumni Association, our shared vision is to advance the principles of osteopathic medicine and better health outcomes by financially supporting the WVSOM community.

VALUE STATEMENT We believe and are dedicated to • Stewardship and responsible fiscal management • Ethical business and fundraising practices • Osteopathic principles for healthier communities • A culture of giving back 4 | IMPACT REPORT

THE STORY OF THE

Since the founding of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) Foundation in 1975, we have been committed to supporting the mission of WVSOM by providing financial assistance to qualified students by awarding scholarships, securing funding to drive the success of programs that introduce students to osteopathic medicine at a young age, and investing in new technology and resources to provide the most advanced medical education possible.

More than 50 years later, our commitment has not changed. The WVSOM Foundation continues to support WVSOM’s mission. Our success has continued thanks to our supporters and the leadership, vision and mission set forth by our founders.

WVSOM, the WVSOM Foundation and the WVSOM Alumni Association work collaboratively to support students and advance osteopathic medical principles and better health outcomes by financially supporting the WVSOM community.

MEET OUR BOARD OFFICERS Bradley Harris (2021-25) President Charleston, WV Dewayne Duncan (2022-26) Immediate Past President Charleston, WV Kim Tieman (2024-28) Vice President South Charleston, WV Monte Ward (2021-25) Treasurer Ashland, KY William Thompson, D.O. (2023-27) Secretary Wheatland, IN

EX OFFICIO Robert Bennett (2024-28) Roanoke, VA Al Emch (2024-28) Lewisburg, WV Patricia Hamilton (2025-29) Charleston, WV Heidi Henson, D.O. (2024-28) Shreveport, LA Sherri Young, D.O. (2024-28) Charleston, WV

Voting Manuel Ballas, D.O. WVSOM Alumni Association President Weirton, WV Non-voting James Nemitz, Ph.D. WVSOM President Lewisburg, WV Justin McAllister WVSOM Vice President for Finance and Facilities/CFO Lewisburg, WV Donette Mizia WVSOM Executive Director of Foundation Relations Lewisburg, WV

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SUCCESS STORIES

Samuel Deem, D.O. WVSOM Class of 2004 J.P. Tierney, D.O., Legacy Scholarship “J.P. Tierney, D.O., founded the urology residency program at Charleston Area Medical Center and taught many urologists in the state how to take care of West Virginians.

His commitment to urology care needs to be celebrated, and this scholarship will do that for years to come while helping future osteopathic physicians achieve their goals.”

Meghana Odapally WVSOM Class of 2027 D.O. Day on the Hill “As vice president of the WVSOM chapter of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, I had the honor of representing our school and community during D.O. Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., alongside my fellow board members and peers. I found myself engaging with senators and representatives in discussions that would influence the future of West Virginia’s teaching hospitals and broader health care policies. I am grateful to the WVSOM Foundation for providing this opportunity which has rekindled my passion for advocacy and reinforced my dedication to serving our communities.”

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SUCCESS STORIES

Gary Sajko, D.O. WVSOM Class of 1981 Class of 1981 Scholarship “A significant number of members of the Class of 1981 were first-time professional students in our families. Many of us had parents who, like my dad, were coal miners. I’m hopeful that this generous gift will allow us to grow more funds to help students make their dreams of becoming physicians come true.”

Ryan Runyon, D.O. WVSOM Class of 2002 Jerry A. Warren and Retha St. Clair Warren Scholarship “It’s touching, and it’s hard to wrap your head around, but it says a lot about who they are and about their commitment to education.

The husband told me he was impressed with the quality of students WVSOM was producing and with the fact that its students were in my office. Their wish is to help students from southern West Virginia or surrounding areas who want to come back to the region after they finish residency training. They want to do something that will help the community and make a difference for the future of West Virginia.”

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NEW SCHOLARSHIPS The WVSOM Foundation added four scholarships to its expanding portfolio.

In the past 50 years, donors and sponsors have provided meaningful gifts that have created opportunities for WVSOM students to pursue medicine.

CLASS OF 1981 SCHOLARSHIP JOHN MANCHIN II, D.O., AND JOHN MANCHIN IV, D.O., SCHOLARSHIP JERRY A. WARREN AND RETHA ST. CLAIR WARREN SCHOLARSHIP

J.P. TIERNEY, D.O., LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

As you reflect on the impact WVSOM has on shaping health care and communities, consider the difference you can make for those just beginning their medical school journey. Your gift can provide scholarships, advanced technology, student emergency support or life-changing opportunities like medical service trips and unique rotations in wilderness medicine.

When you give to the WVSOM Foundation, you ensure future osteopathic physicians have the resources to become the best, brightest and most compassionate providers.

Together, we can shape the future of health care. Make your gift today.

DONATE TODAY

Donate online at: www.wvsomfoundation.org

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Send payment to: WVSOM Foundation 400 Lee Street North Lewisburg, WV 24901

Scan the QR code to visit www.wvsomfoundation.org

FOUNDATION-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS Rural and International Medicine (RIM) Center This program supports WVSOM’s mission by providing opportunities for students to serve underserved populations globally.

$3,430 raised DOCARE/CMDA Medical Service Trips DOCARE International and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations give back through community service.

$15,000

in matching dollars D.O. Day on the Hill This is a unique opportunity for osteopathic medical students to educate members of the U.S. Congress about the pivotal role osteopathic medicine plays in the health care system.

$2,000 in assistance Clinical Anatomy Summer Experience (C.A.S.E.) The C.A.S.E. camp is a weeklong camp hosted on campus that invites high school students to take a deep dive into gross anatomy, providing an opportunity to learn about the human body.

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IMPACT STATISTICS This year, the WVSOM Foundation’s growth initiatives continued developing ways to reach and engage loyal and new donors.

$296,050 GIVEN IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

$22,500

$30,000

FIRST WVSOM DAY OF GIVING

NEW SCHOLARSHIP PLEDGES

$19,060

$28,731

NON-SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

STUDENT SUPPORT

$24,419

$3,881

SCHOOL SUPPORT

ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS FROM EMERGENCY FUND

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NUMBER OF NEW DONORS

AMOUNT OF NEW GIFTS

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DONORS WHO UPGRADED

*Organizations total is lower this fiscal year due to not hosting a fundraising event.

UPGRADE REVENUE

*Organizations total is lower this fiscal year due to not hosting a fundraising event.

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WVSOM FOUNDATION PROGRAMS

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Student Emergency Fund - in the 2025 fiscal year, three students received money through the fund.

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WVSOM Short-Term Loan Program - 10 students received money in short-term loans.

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The Dr. Byron E. Laycock Short-Term Loan The Dr. Frank Wallington Memorial Fund The Frank J. Hennessey Short-Term Loan

GRANT FUNDING FISCAL AGENT The WVSOM Foundation continues to serve as the fiscal agent for an additional $22,375 in grant awards for related entities.

$10,000

$7,500

$4,875

JAMES F.B. PEYTON FUND A grant to the Rosewood Cemetery, the interment facility for WVSOM’s Human Gift Registry.

JEANNE G. HAMILTON AND LAWSON W. HAMILTON JR. FAMILY FOUNDATION A grant to the WVSOM Clinical Anatomy Summer Experience one-week gross anatomy summer camp.

FIRSTENERGY FOUNDATION A grant to the WVSOM Clinical Anatomy Summer Experience one-week gross anatomy summer camp.

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$648,159

UNRESTRICTED

DONATIONS

BY CATEGORY

$1,028,937 RESTRICTED

GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED

$400,000

The Maier Foundation added $400,000 to the Dr. Olen E. Jones Jr. Scholarship at the West Virginia Emulation Endowment Trust after the Oct. 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2024 match challenge was completed.

$100,000

The Maier Foundation challenged the WVSOM Foundation to raise $100,000 in scholarship funds in each of the next four years. For the first challenge year (Dec. 14, 2024-Oct. 20, 2025), the challenge was met in January 2025. Scholarship funds received in the next three years (from October to October) will help meet the full challenge.

$10,000

A grant was awarded from the James F.B. Peyton Fund at the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation to enhance the scholarship in Peyton’s name.

$10,000

West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) credits received.

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2025 ANNUAL FUND PARTNERS

In 2025, the WVSOM Foundation, in partnership with the WVSOM Alumni Association, launched a new Annual Partner program. This program helps support many WVSOM student projects, school programs, the Student Emergency Fund and leadership opportunities. This program runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.

G O L D L E VE L PA R T N E R

B R O N Z E L E VE L PA R T N E R S

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NETWORK OF SUPPORT

LIFETIME GIVING LEADERS Distinguished benefactors whose cumulative philanthropic contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing our mission and sustaining long-term organizational impact.

President’s Council Donors $100,000+ Drs. Michael and Cheryl Adelman Drs. David and Bonita Barger Charles Davis, D.O./Davis Eye Center Inc. Abdollatif Ghiathi, D.O. James Harless Ray Harron, M.D./Harron Foundation John Manchin II, D.O./Manchin Clinic Angus Peyton/Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Michael C. Pyles, D.O., Estate Roland Sharp, D.O. Hildegard P. Swick Estate Marlene Wager, D.O. Lydia Weisser, D.O. Gary White Kendall Wilson Jr., D.O., Estate

Businesses

Encova Foundation of West Virginia WVSOM Alumni Association The Greenbrier Hotel Corp.

Hollowell Foundation Inc. Maier Foundation Inc. Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation Inc.

Founder’s Club Donors $50,000-$99,999 Christopher Beckett, D.O. Sean Brain and Jandy Hanna, Ph.D.

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Joseph Cincinnati, D.O. James Deering, D.O., and Jodi Flanders, D.O. Troy Foster, D.O. Drs. Robert and Rachel Hunter William McLaughlin, D.O. Jim and Nancy Nemitz Michael Nicholas, D.O. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Obrokta Jr./Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation Patrick Pagur, D.O., and Billie Wright, D.O. Mr. and Mrs. David and Martha Rader Carole Stookey Drs. Andrew and Tiffany Thymius Mrs. John Tirpak Harold Ward, D.O. Dr. and Mrs. Badshah Wazir/ Spring Hill Cardiology

Businesses

Humana National Osteopathic Foundation West Virginia Emulation Endowment Trust West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association

Patron Donors $25,000-$49,999 Michael Antolini, D.O. Manuel Ballas, D.O. Catherine Bishop, D.O. Craig Boisvert, D.O. Jeffery Braham, D.O. Drs. Edward and Kristie Bridges Clyde Brooks III, D.O. Cathy Dailey, D.O.

Steven Eshenaur, D.O., and Lori Eshenaur/Haven Ltd. Ahmed Faheem, M.D. Allen Finkelstein, D.O. Robert Flowers, D.O. J. Robert Holmes, DDS Dr. Gregory and Penny Jarrell Dorothy Montgomery Samuel Muscari Jr., D.O. Deena Obrokta, D.O. Lorenzo Pence, D.O. Dr. and Mrs. Art Rubin and the Carmel-Greenfield Charitable Trust Rosa Stone, D.O. Peter Stracci, D.O. Phillip Triplett Jr., D.O. Lori Tucker, D.O. Drs. Rafael and Letetia Villalobos Lewis Whaley, D.O.

Businesses

CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center CAMC Health Education and Research Institute City National Bank Jeanne G. Hamilton and Lawson W. Hamilton Jr. Family Foundation Inc. Highmark Inc. Highmark West Virginia Little General Stores OVP Foundation for Healthier Communities OVP Health Inc. Robert C. Byrd Clinic Inc. Smith Kline & French Laboratories Truist Corporation West Virginia State Medical Association Alliance

GIFTS TO WVSOM July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

The WVSOM Foundation would like to recognize our generous donors for their support this past fiscal year.

Dean’s Circle Donors $10,000-$24,999 Robert Boles John Hibler, D.O., Estate

Business

Vandalia Health

Benefactor Donors $5,000-$9,999 Matthew and Kelli Allaway Bruce Chase, M.D. Elizabeth Clark, D.O. H. Lawrence and Janice Clark Paul Conley, D.O. Cordell Davis, D.O. Samuel Deem, D.O. Stephen Deitz Nathan Hale, D.O. Karen MontgomeryReagan, D.O. L. Faith Payne, D.O. Stephen Phillips II, D.O. John Talbott, D.O. James Tierney, D.O. Mark Waddell, D.O.

Businesses

Edward Tucker Architects Inc. Hasenstab Architects PracticeLink The Thrasher Group WVU Princeton Community Hospital ZMM

Sponsor Donors $2,500-$4,999 Randall Belt, D.O. Linda Boyd, D.O. Gail Dudley, D.O. Kathy Goodman, D.O. Ryan Waddell, D.O.

Businesses

Advocates of the American Osteopathic Association FirstEnergy Foundation

Associate Donors $1,000-$2,499 Richard Carey, D.O. Charles Cornell David Crandall, D.O. Raymond Crosby, D.O. Joseph Donzella, D.O., and Amy VasilakisDonzella, D.O. Gary Ewing Darla Gallentine, D.O. John Garlitz, D.O. Donald Gullickson II, D.O. Marla Haller, D.O. Drema Hill, Ph.D. Brant Hinchman, D.O. Johnny Howell, D.O. Ben and Renda James Anthony Johnson, D.O. Kimberly Jones Albert and Susan Ketchem Afeworki Kidane, D.O. Forrest Lane Jr., D.O. Thomas Mance, D.O. Josalyn Mann, D.O. Andrew McLaughlin, D.O. Pete Palko III, D.O. James Paugh II, D.O. Rebecca Perry, D.O. Mary Pozega, D.O. Ryan Runyon, D.O. Eric Schneider, D.O. Linda Smith Ronald Smith, D.O. Drs. Russell and Sally Stewart Kimberly Tieman Monte Ward Naomi Wriston, D.O. Samuel Whit Yates, Ph.D.

Businesses

American College of Osteopathic Internists Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Renaissance Charitable Foundation

West Virginia Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians WVSOM Staff Council

Friend Donors $500-$999 Edward Brennan II, D.O. David Brown, Ph.D. Brande Carpenter James Cooper II, D.O. Michael Cope, Ph.D. Suzanne Courtney, D.O. Timothy Darnell, D.O. Marina Diioia, Ph.D. Linda Eakle, D.O. Al Emch, J.D. Robert Foster, D.O. Eleonora Grey, D.O. Ray Hayes, D.O. Heidi Henson, D.O. Buddy Hurt, D.O. Jay and Gelila Jones Christopher Kennedy, D.O. Edward Knight III Miriam Knight James Kohari, D.O. Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D. Janice Miller, D.O. Donette Mizia John Myer Andrea Nazar, D.O. Jean Rettos, D.O. Sandra Robinson, D.O. Linda Smith, D.O. George Triplett, D.O. Katherine Williams, Ph.D. Karen Wines

Businesses

Comquest Osteopathic Specialists LLC Greenbrier Chapter of the NAACP

Supporter Donors $250-$499 Dara Aliff, D.O. Beth Been, D.O. Leslie Bicksler Dan Breece, D.O. IMPACT REPORT | 17

GIFTS TO WVSOM July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Amy Casto, D.O. David Dietz Roderick Doss, D.O. Brian N. Griffith, Ph.D. Crystal Hammons, D.O. Mark Jeffries, D.O. Courtney Levendorf, D.O. William Martin, Ph.D. Christine Moore, D.O. Thomas Richardson, D.O. Dina Schaper, D.O. Stefanie Shull Don Smith Shawn Stern, D.O. Shannon Warren Calvin Whaley, D.O. Lisa Zaleski-Larsen, D.O.

Caduceus Donors $50-$249 David Apgar, D.O. Hal Armistead, D.O., and Amelia Roush, D.O. William Armstrong, D.O. Porsche Beetham, D.O. Mike and Susi Bickley Kathleen Bors, M.D. Kristina Brown, D.O. Kaitlyn Brunner, D.O. Fred and Carolyn Burns Larry and Shelia Burns Thomas and Dreama Burns Marilea Butcher J.P. Blake Casher, D.O. John Cavell, D.O. James Chambers, D.O. Michael Cheshire, D.O. Amber Cobb Ellen Collins Carl Colombo, D.O. Christi Cooper-Lehki, D.O. Dustin Crutchfield Matthew Davis, D.O. Matthew Deitz Crissandra Digges, D.O. Richard Durham, D.O. Lynn Ebbert Dorothy Caldwell and Elizabeth Eubanks Allison Evans-Wood, D.O. Praveen Fernandes Monte Finch, D.O. Albert Fogle, D.O. 18 | IMPACT REPORT

David and Olgusha Forrest Charles Friedman Jr. Kathy Fry C. Wayne Gallops, D.O. Daniel and Kellie Gooding Debbie Green Jody Hammond Debra Hanson Holly Hardesty Marietta Harvey Karen Hausler Bradley Hendricks, D.O. Mary Hendricks, D.O. Janet Hinton Tim Holbrook Tommy Holbrook II, D.O. Robert Holstein, D.O. Kristy Huffman, D.O. Rhonda Hughes Cameron Jackson Eugene L. Jeffus Thomas M. Kleman Cindi Knight Janet Kowalsky, D.O. Howard Lafferty Jr., D.O. Clay Lee, D.O. Wendy Lee, D.O. Tia Lilly Kathleen Maley, D.O. Judith Maloney, Ph.D. Nancy Martin Cassandra McCoy, D.O. Aaron McGuffin, M.D. Richard Meadows, D.O. Susan Medalie, D.O. Ted Meehan Mark Mitchell, D.O. John Mooney and Helen Baker, Ph.D. Bobbi Morgan Sue Morgan Georgette Morton Reginald Motley, D.O. Shelden Mullens Gina Puzzuoli, M.D., and Gary Needham Jake Neumann, Ph.D. Justin and Vicky Nguyen Kara O’Karma, D.O. Garrett Parsons, D.O. Karla Pauley Peggy and David Point Kim Post Roland Powers Jr., D.O.

Angelo Ratini, D.O. Melinda Ratini, D.O. Amber Reed Roi Reed, D.O. Madonna Ringswald, D.O. Jennifer Rose, D.O. Shirley Runyon Howard Sathre, DDS, M.D. William Satterfield Jr. Danny Seams Randy Shemer, D.O. Laura Sheppard Jacqueline Shoemaker Kelley Sills Irene Smail, Ph.D. Dena Smith, D.O. Gary Smith, D.O. Michael and Donna Smith Richard and Julienne Smith Eric Snider, D.O. Brett and Kim Snyder Shannon Sorah, D.O. Carol and Steve Szer Rebecca Szer, D.O. Hira Tahir, D.O. John Todorczuk, D.O. Scott Tolbert Douglas and Kelley Toler Daniel Trent Sr., D.O. Mark VanBuren Junyu Wang, D.O. Michael Warlick, D.O. David Webb, M.D. Daniel Whitmore, D.O. Gregory Wood, D.O. James Wright, D.O. Lynn Yates

Businesses

Alcova Mortgage Country Roads Management LLC Grand Design RV LLC Greenbrier Ford Greenbrier Valley Electric LLC Greenbrier Valley Pride Lewisburg Nutrition Club New York Life Insurance Rasman Walker Agency The Livery LLC Triton Construction Inc. West Virginia Rural Health Association WVSOM National Board and Exam Center

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE DONORS Michael Adelman, D.O., and Cheryl Adelman, DPM Matthew and Kelli Allaway Michael Antolini, D.O. David Barger, D.O., and Bonita Barger, Ph.D. Catherine Bishop, D.O. Robert and T. Boles Bruce Chase, M.D. Joseph Cincinnati, D.O. H. Lawrence Clark Paul Conley, D.O. Cordell Davis, D.O. Samuel Deem, D.O. James Deering, D.O., and Jodi Flanders, D.O. Stephen Deitz Troy Foster, D.O. Nathan Hale, D.O. John P. Hibler, D.O., Estate Penny and Gregory Jarrell, D.O. Richard McClung, DDS Dorothy Montgomery and Donna Toothman Karen Montgomery-Reagan, D.O. Jim and Nancy Nemitz Thomas and Diana Obrokta L. Faith Payne, D.O. Stephen Phillips II, D.O. Michael C. Pyles, D.O., Estate David Rader John Talbott, D.O. James Tierney, D.O. Reggie Triplett, D.O., and Leah Triplett, D.O. Mark Waddell, D.O. Lydia Weisser, D.O. Kendell Wilson, D.O., Estate IMPACT REPORT | 19

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